Urologist - Sabbatical Leave

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as we work towards creating a health system that serves all New Zealanders. We are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare and fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of our communities. About the Role We have an exciting fixed-term opportunity for a General Urologist to join our Urology department at Hawkes Bay Hospital for sabbatical leave cover from January to July 2026. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive healthcare services, including outpatient clinics, consultations, and urological procedures such as cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, and urodynamics. You will also be responsible for coordinating investigations and treatment plans, in addition to providing non-contact assessments and advice. As part of our team, you will collaborate with the unit registrar, an Australasian urology trainee, for consultations and inpatient management. The on-call roster for urology is 1 in 4, and you will conduct both acute and elective operations, ensuring a balance of regular elective surgeries. Urology outpatient clinics are held in Hastings. About the Team/Service/Location As a Specialist in Urology, you will work alongside other professionals in our department, providing both outpatient and inpatient care for patients requiring specialist urology services. This includes offering phone consultations and advice to general practitioners and other medical colleagues. Hawkes Bay is renowned for its excellent work-life balance, beautiful beaches, outdoor activities, and vibrant cities. With close proximity to mountains and skiing, exceptional schools, fine dining, and stunning wineries, it is an area that has much to offer both personally and professionally. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay, please explore our resources. About You To be considered for this position, you must have, or be eligible for, specialist or locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in a Urology Vocational scope of practice. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are devoted to providing outstanding healthcare services across the country. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that we are better equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To review the position profile, please visit our careers portal. To apply, click on the "apply now" button. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to Caroline Kermode via email at caroline.kermode@hbdhb.govt.nz. We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.